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That it be recommended to the Assemblies or Conventions in the respective Colonies to pro- vide, as soon as possible, sufficient Stores of am- munition for their Colonies ; also, that they devise proper means for furnishing with arms such ef- fective men as are poor and unable to furnish themselves.
That it be recommended to each Colony to ap- point a Committee of Safety, to superintend and direct all matters necessary for the Security and defence of their respective Colonies in the recess of their Assemblies and Conventions.
That each Colony, at their own expense, make such provision by armed vessels, or otherwise, as their respective Assemblies, Conventions or Committees of Safety shall judge expedient and suitable to their Circumstances and situations, for the protection of their Harbours and Navigation on their Sea Coasts, against all unlawful invas- ion, attacks and depredations from Cutters and Ships of War.
That it be recommended to the makers of Arms for the use of the Militia, that they make good substantial Muskets, with barrels three feet and a half in length, that will carry an ounce ball, and fitted with a good bayonet, and steel ramrod, and that the making of such arms be encouraged in the United Colonies.
Where in any Colony, Militia is already formed under regulations approved by the Con- vention of such Colony, or by such Assemblies as are annually elective, we refer to the discre- tion of such Convention or Assembly either to adopt the foregoing regulations in whole or in part, or to continue their former, as they on con- sideration of all circumstances shall think best.
A true Copy from the Minutes,
CHARLES THOMPSON, Sec'y.
And in order that all persons of every rank, degree and station may be truly informed of the Premises, and none hereafter plead ignor- ance, this Board do earnestly recommend to all Committees of Inspection and observation in this
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Province to cause this publication to be dispersed, read and explained within their respective dis- tricts, in such manner that every person capable of associating for mutual defence, may be made sensible it is a duty they owe to themselves and Country, to do it without further loss of time, and as it is necessary that this Board be speedily informed of the number of Associators in the several counties or districts, the said Com- mittees are requested to make returns as soon as possible : First, of the several Battalions already formed, Secondly, of the several new associators not yet formed into Battalions, Thirdly, of all such Persons from 16 to 50, their names and places of abode, as may refuse to associate, not having any conscientious objections if such there be, and lastly, of the number of men in their re- spective districts who conscientiously decline bear- ing arms, with their names and places of abode.
The several Committees of Inspection and Ob- servation having been desired to make returns to this Board as soon as conveniently could be, of the several Battalions of Associators already formed in their districts, are now informed that it will be necessary to mention in said returns the rank of every Battalion of a county, in regard to others in the same county, and to prevent un- certainty among the Officers of the General As- sociation, respecting Rank or Command, and to ascertain the same with precision.
This Committee, in forming the following plan (which they propose to observe strictly in granting Commissions, and which they recom- mend to the general acquiescence of all the asso- ciators) have had a regard to the Seniority or priority of establishment of the several counties, viz:
Ist. All Officers already chosen or appointed in the city and districts of Philadelphia, to take rank or precedence of all other Officers of equal dignity, chosen or appointed in any other part of the Province.
2nd. All Officers already chosen or appointed in Philadelphia county to take rank of all Offi- cers of equal dignity chosen or appointed in any other county.
3rd. All Officers already chosen or appointed in Bucks county, to take rank of all officers of equal dignity, chosen or appointed in any other than the city and district and county of Phila- delphia.
4th. All Officers already chosen or appointed in Chester county, to take rank of all officers of equal dignity, chosen or appointed in any other than Bucks, Philadelphia county and Philadel- phia city and districts.
5th. All Officers already chosen or appointed
in Lancaster county, to take rank of all Officers of equal dignity, chosen or appointed in any other than Chester, Bucks and Philadelphia county, and Philadelphia city and districts.
6th. All Officers already chosen or appointed in York county, to rank before Officers of equal dignity in any other than Lancaster, Chester, Bucks and Philadelphia county, Philadelphia city and districts.
7th. All Officers already chosen or appointed in Cumberland county, to rank before Officers of equal dignity in the junior counties of Berks, Northampton, Bedford, Northumberland and Westmoreland.
8th. All officers already chosen or appointed in Berks county, to rank before Officers of equal dignity in the counties of Northampton, Bed- ford, Northumberland and Westmoreland.
9th. All Officers already chosen or appointed in Northampton county to rank before Officers of equal dignity in Bedford, Northumberland and Westmoreland counties.
IOth. All Officers already chosen or ap- pointed in Bedford county to rank before Offi- cers of equal dignity in Northumberland and Westmoreland counties.
IIth. All Officers already chosen or ap- pointed in Northumberland county to rank be- fore Officers of equal dignity in Westmoreland county.
12th. All Officers already chosen or ap- pointed in Westmoreland, the youngest or last made county in this province, yield up rank or precedence to all officers of equal dignity already chosen or appointed in every other county in this Province.
13th. Where Commissions of equal dignity in different counties bear the same date, preced- ency to be determined by Seniority of counties, but where they are in the same county by the rank of the Battalion.
14th. The Colonels already chosen or ap- pointed in the city and districts, having deter- mined their ranks, with respect to each other, by lot, their and the other field officers' commissions will be dated according to the Lot so drawn.
15th. The Colonels already chosen or ap- pointed in every county, are to determine their rank, with respect to each other, by Lot, and Commissions for them and their respective field Officers will be dated accordingly.
16th. The Captains in every Battalion to determine their rank in Battalion by Lot, and their commissions, with those of their lieutenants and ensigns, will be dated accordingly.
17th. All Officers hereafter chosen or ap- pointed, to have their Commissions dated at the
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time of such choice or appointment, and to take rank according to said dates.
18th. All Battalions now raised to be com- pleted as soon as possible and to consist of eight companies of about sixty-eight privates each, and one company of Light Infantry, and to have for Officers, a Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors, a Standard Bearer, Adjutant, Sergeant Major, Drum and Fife Major; and the officers of each company to consist of a Captain, two Lieutenants, one or two Ensigns, four Sergeants, four Corporals, a Drummer and Fifer, except the Light Infantry Company, which, instead of two Lieutenants and two Ensigns, are to have four Lieutenants, the two youngest of which are to rank as Ensigns.
19th. The Standard Bearer of each Battalion to rank as eldest Lieutenant of the Battalion.
20th. All National distinctions in dress or name to be avoided, it being proper that we should now be united in this general association for defending our liberties and properties under the sole denomination of Americans.
2Ist. Companies to take post in their Bat- talions according to the date of their Captains' Commissions, if the Captains be present, but if absent such Companies to take post as youngest in the Battalions.
22nd. No Field Officers to have Companies. 23rd. For the order and Government of Companies which may be raised after the comple- tion of the several Battalions already formed in the city and counties, such companies are not to be admitted as independent, but are to be an- nexed to the most convenient battalion, after nine Companies are raised to form a new Battalion, and no number of associators are to be considered a Company unless they consist of at least Forty Men, but it is recommended that until that number be completed, the associators join the most convenient Battalion, exercise and do duty with such Battalion.
24th. All Battalions now formed, as well as those hereafter to be formed, are desired to make the necessary returns of their numbers and offi- cers, with their respective ranks, to the committee of their county, and the committees are desired to certify such returns, with the respective rank of each Battalion in their county, to this Board, that Commissions may be issued immediately for every officer, in conformity with these rules.
25th. And as there may happen occasions where in it may be necessary to call out a part of the Associators to actual though temporary service, and not the whole body, and it would be extremely inconvenient and burthensome if upon every alarm where the assistance of part
only may be wanted, the whole should come to- gether, or any much greater number than the occasion required, and it would be therefore, necessary to have such division made of the Asso- ciators, so that parts smaller or greater, may be distinctly called for, and the service as equally and fairly alloted, and divided as the nature thereof will admit, it is recommended not only the Battalions of each county, but also that the Companies of each Battalion be by lot num- bered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc., so that orders may is- sue from the Commander-in-Chief to the Colonels, either to march their whole Bat- talions, or to send to an appointed rendez- vous the first, or second, or any number of Companies that shall be wanted, each Com- pany serving on such calls in its turn, and for such proportion of time as shall make the bur- then nearly equal, and if the associators who are called forth are not called out, to lend the same for that occasion, at the risque of the pub- lic.
Lastly. This Board having drawn up thirty- two articles of agreement for the due regulation and Government of all the Associators in the Province, which is published herewith, they do recommend the same to be adopted, Signed and agreed to by all the said Associators, in order that one general system may prevail in Pennsyl- vania.
Aug. 5, 1775.
The Committee of Safety on February 20, 1776, recommended the raising of two thousand men for the defence of the Province. Fifteen hundred men were authorized, one thousand of whom were to be riflemen, constituting one regi- men of two Battalions. Colonel Samuel Miles was appointed to command the regiment on March 13, 1776, which was raised in about six weeks and rendezvoused at Marcus Hook. The regiment participated in the battle of Long Is- land, where it suffered severely, and many offi- cers and men were captured, including Colonel Miles. General Washington then ordered that the two rifle battalions and the one musketry battalion, commanded by Colonel Atlee, who was also taken prisoner, be considered a regiment, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Brodhead, until further orders. At- tached to various brigades it was engaged in the battles of Princeton, Trenton, Brandywine, Paoli and Germantown.
One company of this regiment was commanded for seven months by Captain Henry Shade of Macungie township and contained many men from Northampton county. Seventeen of the company, including two lieutenants, were missing
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after the battle of Long Island. Many of these were taken prisoners by the British and died in captivity. The muster roll of this company, from existing records, is as follows:
COL. MILES' RIFLE REGIMENT. First Battalion. Roll of Captain Henry Shade's Company. CAPTAINS.
Shade, Henry, appointed from Northampton coun- ty, Pa., March 9, 1776; promoted captain in Tenth Penna. Regiment, December 5, 1776; cashiered by general court martial October 17, 1777.
McGowan, John, appointed October 25, 1776; cap- tain Fourth Penna., January 3, 1777; brigade major, October, 1777; wounded) at Germantown; trans- ferred to Invalid corps, Feb. 3, 1781.
FIRST LIEUTENANT.
Wert, George, taken August 27, 1776; (muster roll states that he died in captivity, leaving a widow, Mary). In March, 1777, the Board of War paid him £9 15s. pay while a prisoner, including value of a rifle lost, and he applied for his place in the regi- ment.
SECOND LIEUTENANT.
Dreisbach, Yost, appointed March 10, 1776, cap- tured August 27, 1776.
THIRD LIEUTENANTS.
Boyd, Thomas, appointed March 19, 1776; pro- moted second lieutenant in Capt. Brown's com- pany, Aug. 9, 1776; taken at Fort Washington; re- sided in Indiana county in 1817.
McGowan, John, commissioned August 9, 1776.
SERGEANTS.
Weaver, Casper, First ; March 26, 1776; in com- mand of the company, Feb. 13, 1777; killed in skir- mish in March, 1777.
Walsh, Jacob, second; April 13, 1776.
Miller, Isaac, third; March 20, 1776.
Gruber, Isaac, fourth ; April 29, 1776; missing since the battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. Tennis, William.
DRUM AND FIFE.
Webster, Hugh, April II, 1776. Ammore, Gottlieb, April II, 1776.
PRIVATES.
Alshouse, David, April II, 1776.
Beaver, Christopher, April 5, 1776.
Bebehouse, John, May 19, 1776.
Baker, Henry, March 17, 1776; missing since the battle, Aug. 27, 1776.
Bernhart, Peter, March 21, 1776.
Black, Daniel, June 3, 1776.
Blyley, John, April 6, 1776.
Bollabaker, Henry, May 16, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
Bower, John, March 25, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. Biever, John.
Boyd, Andrew, "Volunteer."
Brown, Benjamin, June 5, 1776
Burd, Thomas, May 12, 1776.
Delb, Jacob, April 6, 1776.
Deal, George, April 3, 1776.
Dennis, Jacob, May 22, 1776.
Dull, Henry, April 1, 1776; resided in York coun- ty in 1818, aged 71.
Dull, Martin, April 17, 1776.
Dunn, Peter. Edinger, Jacob, March 26, 1776.
Erb, Jacob, April 3, 1776.
Faussel, John Christopher, April 29, 1776.
Frederick, Jacob, May 15, 1776.
Fry, John, March 21, 1776.
Fry, Philip, May 19, 1776.
Godshalk, Henry, May 20, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
Greenmier, Casimer, March 15, 1776.
Greenawalt, Nicholas, May 29, 1776; transferred to Capt. Moore's company; re-enlisted in Col. Stew- art's regiment; resided in Franklin county in 1819. Hainey, Philip, April 12, 1776.
Heaslet, Andrew, April 2, 1776.
Hicker, Adam, March 20, 1776.
Hine, Conrad, June 3, 1776.
Hughs, Cornelius, March 15, 1776.
Hutmacher, Jacob, May 19, 1776.
Isenhart, Jacob, April 17, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
James, Elias.
Kahm, Michael, May 8, 1776.
Kave, Thomas, discharged August 16, 1776.
Kear, Martin.
Keibler, George, April 9, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776; carried to Halifax ; released in 1778; resided in Northampton county 1822.
Kensel, John, April 9, 1776.
Kerchner, Adam, June 3, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
Koch, Christian, April 18, 1776.
Kuntz, John, March 29, 1776.
Lee, John, May 14, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. Litchard, Joseph, April 14, 1776.
McCary, John, April 28, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
McBride, John.
McRight, John, May 22, 1776.
Miller, Henry, May 8, 1776.
Miller, Isaac.
Miller, Lorentz, April 3, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. Mill, Andrew.
Moody, Adam, April 18, 1776.
Mosteller, Michael, April 25, 1776.
Mosteller, Nicholas, March 27, 1776.
Myer, Conrad, April 18, 1776.
Neff, Thomas.
Neihard, Christopher, April 14, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. (Eldest son of Freder- ick Newhard, of Whitehall township; left one child, a daughter, Elizabeth, m. George Shick.) Picket, John, May 29, 1776.
Plyley, John.
Potts, Jonathan.
Roahr, Martin, May 20, 1776.
Roahr, Nicholas, May 20, 1776.
Robinson, John, June 5, 1776.
Simmons, John, April 26, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. Schwab, George, April 29, 1776.
Schwartz, Elias, May 26, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776. Schlough, Barnett, April 19, 1776.
Sebold, Leonard, May 8, 1776. Sloan, James, April 1, 1776.
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Swink, Frederick, April 24, 1776.
Swartz, Andrew, April 3, 1776.
Tennis, William, April 12, 1776; promoted ser- geant.
Tickard, Frederick, April 1, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
Travis, Joseph, April 4, 1776. Treasy, John.
Treeve, John, April 20, 1776; resided in Hunting- don county in May, 1818.
Warner, Henry, May 6, 1776.
Weaver, Henry, April 6, 1776; missing since the battle, August 27, 1776.
Weaver, John, May 24, 1776.
Weeble, George, April 18, 1776.
Weis, Henry, May 19, 1776.
Wright, William, April 19, 1776.
The Second Pennsylvania Battalion, com- manded by Colonel Arthur St. Clair, was in an expedition to Canada, having been ordered there by Congress on Feb. 16, 1776. May 6, 1776, Lieutenant Colonel William Allen (son of Judge William Allen) in command of the second Bat- talion, was within three miles of Quebec, where he met General Thomas with the army retreat- ing from Quebec. At a council of war, it was determined to continue the retreat as far as the Sorel. Thomas, with the army, left Descham- bault on the 13th and was at Three Rivers on the 15th with about 800 men. On the 2nd of June Gen. Thompson sent Col. St. Clair from Sorel with over 600 men to attack the camp of Colonel McLean, who had advanced as far as Three Rivers, with 800 British regulars and Canadians. General Sullivan was at Chambly on the 3rd and reached Sorel on the 4th and assumed command (Gen. Thomas having died on the 2nd.) On the 8th occurred the battle at Three Rivers, where about fifty were killed and over one hundred, worn out with fatigue and hunger, were captured. Lieutenant Col. Hart- ley, in a letter giving details of the battle, wrote: "Col. Wayne, (who commanded the Fourth Bat- talion) behaved exceedingly well, and showed himself the man of courage and the soldier. Lieutenant Col. Allen exerted himself and is a fine fellow. Col. Maxwell was often in the midst of danger."
The Army reached Isle Aux Noix on the 18th and was ordered to Ticonderoga, where the Sec- ond Battalion remained until Jan. 24, 1777, when they left for their homes.
One company of the Second was enlisted prin- cipally in Northampton county, commanded by Captain Thomas Craig.
ROLL OF CAPTAIN THOMAS CRAIG'S COM- PANY. From January 5th to November 25, 1776. CAPTAINS.
Craig, Thomas, commissioned January 5, 1776; promoted Lieutenant Colonel September 7, 1776; pro-
moted Colonel Third Penna. Aug. 1, 1777; retired Jan. 1, 1783; died at Allentown, Jan. 20, 1832, aged 92.
Bunner, Rudolph, commissioned January 5, 1776; promoted to Captain Craig's company ; Captain Third Penna. March 17, 1777; Major June 6, 1777; Lieu- tenant Colonel August 1, 1777; killed at Monmouth, June 28, 1778.
FIRST LIEUTENANTS.
Kachlein, Andrew, commissioned Jan. 5, 1776; discharged June 21, 1776.
Dunn, Isaac Budd, commissioned July 4, 1776.
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
Craig. John, commissioned January 5, 1776; pro- moted Nov. II, 1776; subsequently Captain in Light Dragoons, Fourth Cavalry.
Armstrong, James, commissioned Nov. 11, 1776.
ENSIGNS.
Parke, Thomas, commissioned Jan. 5, 1776; dis- charged June 20, 1776.
Dull, Abraham, commissioned October 25, 1776.
SERGEANTS.
Marshall, Robert, appointed Jan. 7, 1776; dis- charged July 13, 1776.
Smith, Peter, appointed Jan. 15, 1776; promoted Nov. II, 1776.
Horn, Abraham, appointed January 5, 1776.
Dull, Abraham, appointed Jan. 19, 1776; promoted Oct. 25, 1776.
Shouse, Christian, appointed July 13, 1776.
Carey, John, appointed Oct. 25, 1776; discharged Nov. 21, 1776.
McMichael, John, appointed Nov. 21, 1776.
Minor, John, appointed Jan. 13, 1776; drummer.
Gangwer, George, appointed Jan. 13, 1776, fifer ; reduced Oct. II, 1776. (Died in South Whitehall, March 2, 1852, aged 95).
Fuller, Stephen, appointed Oct. II, 1776, fifer.
CORPORALS.
Shouse, Christian, appointed Jan. 15, 1776, pro- moted July 13, 1776.
Carey, John, appointed Jan. 5, 1776, promoted October 25, 1776.
Byel, Peter, appointed Jan. 17, 1776, deserted April 8, 1776.
Powelson, Henry, appointed Feb. II, 1776, deserted April 12, 1776.
McMichael, John, appointed April 8, 1776; pro- moted June 21, 1776.
Shearer, Robert, appointed April 12, 1776.
Sweeney, James, appointed November 21, 1776. Mon, Samuel, appointed July 12, 1776.
PRIVATES.
Ackert, John, enlisted Jan. 29, 1776.
Assur, Anthony, enlisted Jan. 14, 1776.
Byel, Jacob, enlisted, Feb. 2, 1776.
Bowerman, Peter, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Boyer, John, enlisted Sept. I, 1776.
Branthuwer, Adam, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Crane, Josiah, enlisted Jan. 12, 1776.
Crist, Butler, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776.
Cunningham, Alexander, enlisted Jan. 15, 1776.
Daily, Peter, enlisted Jan. 10, 1776, deserted Mar. 12, 1776.
Darling, John, enlisted Feb. 3, 1776, deserted Mar. 12, 1776.
Darling, David, enlisted Feb. 3, 1776.
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Davenport, Jacob, enlisted Feb. 17, 1776.
Davis, Evan, enlisted Jan. 7, 1776; missing since battle at Three Rivers, June 8; paroled Aug. 9, 1776; 1 .. Cookstown, county Tyrone, Ireland.
Davis, John, enlisted Feb. 3, 1776; missing since battle at Three Rivers, June 8th.
Deili, Daniel, enlisted Jan. 22, 1776; re-enlisted Third Penna .; resided in Lehigh county in 1814.
Dobbs. Thomas, enlisted Jan. 12, 1776; deserted April 12, 1776.
Docker, John, enlisted Feb. 14, 1776.
Evans, Evan, enlisted Jan. 10th, 1776.
Fleek, Peter, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776, wounded; re- sided in Huntingdon county in May, 1818, aged 65. Foulk, Daniel, enlisted Jan. 17, 1776. Freedley, Henry, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776.
Gangwer, George, enlisted, October 4, 1776.
Grimes, Samuel, enlisted March 13, 1776; missing since the battle of Three Rivers, June 8, 1776.
Groob, Philip, enlisted Jan. 24, 1776.
Hans, Leonard, enlisted Jan. 18, 1776.
Hindman, John, enlisted Jan. 22, 1776.
Hirkie, William, enlisted Feb. 28, 1776. Hoofman, Ludwig, enlisted Feb. 21, 1776. Horn, Frederick, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776. Hubler, John, enlisted Jan. 17, 1776. Huntsman, George, enlisted Jan. 29, 1776. Jost, Martin, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776. Kautsman, Nicholas, enlisted Feb. 10th, 1776. King, Chas., enlisted Jan. 17, 1776; deserted March 12, 1776.
Kuns, George, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776; died Aug. 6, 1776.
Kuns, Michael, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Labar, Leonard, enlisted March 12, 1776.
Labar, Melchoir, enlisted March 12, 1776.
Man, John, enlisted Jan. 22, 1776.
Man, Lawrence, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
McMichael, John, enlisted Jan. 27, 1776; pro- moted April 8, 1776.
Miller, Christian, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776.
Miller, Matthias, enlisted March 22, 1776.
Mengas, Conrad, enlisted Jan. 10, 1776.
Minon, David, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776.
Mock, John, enlisted Jan. 22, 1776.
Morey, Robert, enlisted Jan. 19, 1776.
Mon, Samuel, enlisted Jan. 8, 1776; promoted July 13, 1776.
Nagle, Leonard, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776; died at Allentown, Oct. 17, 1830.
Ney, Samuel, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Phass, George, enlisted Feb. 10, 1776.
Powels, Jacob, enlisted Feb. 14, 1776.
Prang, Stophel, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Ramsey, Thomas, enlisted, Jan. 27, 1776.
Rusarch, Conrad, enlisted Feb. 2, 1776.
Reyley, Daniel, enlisted Feb. 18, 1776.
Richards, Jonathan, enlisted Feb. 2, 1776; de- serted Feb. 25, 1776.
Rinker, Abraham, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776; died at Allentown, Oct. 27, 1820.
Rogers, Timothy, enlisted Jan. II, 1776.
Shaffer, Thomas, enlisted Jan. 28, 1776.
Shannon, John, enlisted Jan. 28, 1776.
Shearer, Henry, enlisted Jan. 24, 1776.
Shearer, Robert, enlisted Jan. 31, 1776; promoted! April 12, 1776.
Smith, Peter, enlisted Jan. 10, 1776. Smith, Philip, enlisted March 5, 1776.
Standly, Peter, enlisted Jan. 15, 1776. Stinson, David, enlisted Jan. 15, 1776.
Sterner, George, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Sweeney, James, enlisted Feb. 8, 1776; promoted Nov. 21, 1776.
Thompson, James, enlisted Jan. 15, 1776.
Wilson, Robert, enlisted Feb. 26, 1776.
Wise, Jacob, enlisted Jan. 13, 1776.
Yiesly, Felty, enlisted Jan. 14, 1776.
Other residents of the county who saw active service were:
Philip Jacobs, who enlisted in the Third Penna. Regiment in 1781; was discharged 1783; resided in Lehigh county in 1813.
George Granger, enlisted in Fourth Penna., Jan. 2, 1780; resided in Lehigh county in 1833, aged 75.
George Jacobson, enlisted 1776, in Capt. Seeley's company, Fifth Penna .; served five years; resided in North Whitehall in 1818.
George Mosser, a private in Col. Armand's Parti- san Legion; died in Lehigh county, Jan. 19, 1826, aged' 78.
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